Onsite Operational Risk & Resilience Intern, Student Position

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About the role

  • Intern supporting operational risk and resilience management at Canada Life. Gaining hands-on experience in enterprise-level risk management practices for a 4-month term.

Responsibilities

  • Support operational risk and resilience programs by enhancing processes, documentation, and reporting
  • Assist with data analysis, consolidation, and preparation of materials that inform oversight and decision‑making
  • Contribute to continuous‑improvement initiatives, including the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to improve risk practices and increase consistency across teams
  • Participate in research, drafting, and organizing information to support internal guidance, frameworks, and resources
  • Help maintain and improve data quality through updates, reviews, and structured cleanup activities across risk and resilience programs
  • Collaborate with team members and cross‑functional partners to build working relationships and gain insight into enterprise risk practices
  • Lead or co‑lead a student project that addresses an identified team need, with mentorship from the Operational Risk & Resilience team

Requirements

  • Currently in your second year or higher, pursuing a degree in business, risk management, data analytics, technology, or a related field
  • Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret data and produce clear, meaningful outputs
  • Highly organized, detail‑oriented, and comfortable managing multiple tasks in a dynamic environment
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with stakeholders across teams
  • Interest in areas such as operational risk, business continuity, third‑party risk, cybersecurity, or resilience
  • Experience with PowerPoint, Excel, or data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) is an asset

Benefits

  • Gain meaningful experience in enterprise‑level operational risk and resilience practices
  • Work on real projects that directly support regulatory readiness, oversight, and continuous‑improvement initiatives
  • Build analytical, data, and problem‑solving skills that support a wide range of future career paths
  • Learn from experienced risk management professionals through coaching, feedback, and mentorship
  • Collaborate with cross‑functional partners and gain exposure to how risk is managed across a large, complex organization
  • Join a supportive environment that values learning, curiosity, and professional development

Job title

Operational Risk & Resilience Intern, Student Position

Job type

Experience level

Entry level

Salary

CA$41,100 - CA$61,600 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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